Be inspired by this festive Edinburgh townhouse

The owners who run an online boutique and work in advertising, bought this four-bedroom townhouse in Edinburgh in 2012. They had been living in a large Georgian apartment, but, as it was in need of extensive repair, they decided to look around for something new.

A new development nearby caught their eye and they eventually settled on an end-of-terrace four-storey property with roof terrace which had been extended by the previous owners to create a garden room.

The house was a blank canvas of magnolia walls and cream carpets, but the new owners set about putting their own stamp on the house as soon as they moved in. Relying on texture and pattern, rather than colour, to shape the look, there is a distinct East-meets-West theme that runs throughout the house.

As with many contemporary builds, the living room is on the first floor, while the ground floor houses a guest bedroom, kitchen, and dining room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a balcony, while on the top floor is the main bedroom with en-suite plus roof terrace.

The owners have appreciated being able to create a new home without messy and time-consuming structural work: ‘We could concentrate on things like the quality of the finishes, the solid hardwood doors, the bathrooms and the fitted cupboards - all of which are beautifully made. It has been a pleasure to personalise the house’

And at Christmastime, a glittering assortment of frosted, silvery decorations look great against the backdrop of luxurious wallpapers and plush textiles.

1/11 Living room

The owners have appreciated being able to create a new home without messy and time-consuming structural work: ‘We could concentrate on things like the quality of the finishes, the solid hardwood doors, the bathrooms and the fitted cupboards - all of which are beautifully made. It has been a pleasure to personalise the house’

And at Christmastime, a glittering assortment of frosted, silvery decorations look great against the backdrop of luxurious wallpapers and plush textiles.

Kasha corner sofa
Habitat

Debenhams

2/11 Dining room

Deep berry-coloured walls, curtains and upholstery create atmosphere in the dining room. Hanging stars and crystals on the light fitting add a festive feel at Christmastime.

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Sterling Furniture
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Farrow & Ball

3/11 Dining room feature wall

At the far end of the dining room, a textured wallcovering makes a striking feature wall and creates a lovely backdrop for the sideboard, picture and festive accessories.

Bluff wallpaper
Galerie
Chrome pendant light
Dwell

4/11 Kitchen

The high-gloss taupe kitchen units suit the owners’ understated look perfectly. Pale ceramic floor tiles complement the units and create a fresh, light feel.

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B&Q
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B&Q

5/11 Kitchen-diner

The previous owners added the island unit when they did the extension. The soft grey upholstery of the stools complements the neutral colourscheme perfectly.

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Atlantic Shopping

6/11 Garden room

The garden room is the owners’ favourite room. ‘It’s a suntrap in summer and winter and it is so cheerful in here, even on a gloomy day.'

Limoges two-seater sofa
Dwell
Penguin cushions
Skandivis

7/11 Hallway

Eye-catching accessories and a quirky brick-effect wallpaper make a feature of the hallway.

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Gowallpaper
Newton sideboard
Dwell

8/11 Master bedroom

Located at the top of the house, with its own en-suite, the master bedroom has great views and easy access to the roof garden. Textured wallpaper and lustrous surfaces add personality to the space.

Bourgie lamps
Nest
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Graham & Green

9/11 Guest bedroom

A soothing palette of soft mauves and luxurious bedlinen make this a sumptuous guest bedroom for overnight guests.

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Sofa.com
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Zara Home

10/11 Main bathroom

The owners went for sleek, contemporary sanitaryware in the bathroom to create a calming, spa-like feel.

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Homebase
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B&Q

11/11 Exterior

The modern townhouse is part of a new development in Edinburgh.